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Quilled cyclamens framed art

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This is one of my old quilling pieces inspired by nature, my attempt to make cyclamens with their unique flowers and patterned leaves. As an accent I added the red-and-black firebug, a little larger than life-size. In Israel, both cyclamens and firebugs can be seen in February through April.

Hanukkah (Chanukah) crafts

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Hanukkah (also spelled Chanukah ) is a Jewish holiday, the Holiday of Lights. This year it will be celebrated in mid-December. You can read about Hanukkah in Wikipedia, but if you're looking for craft ideas for Hanukkah, I have a few to share: Hanukkah Quilling and Greeting Cards Hanukkah cards with quilled Hanukkah Menorah (Hanukkiah) Magnets with quilled dreidels Decorative quilled Hanukkah Menorah with daffodils Miniature decorative Hanukiyot (quilling)

Make a space rocket toy from toilet paper rolls

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Some time ago I stopped throwing away toilet paper rolls, because they can be used in a variety of craft projects. This toy rocket is another example of such easy and eco-friendly kids crafts.

Quilled butterfly in a fishbowl

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Where do I put my finished quilling, if it's too big for a frame or shadowbox? In a fishbowl!

Make a Hanukkah-themed lantern from a milk carton

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Hanukkah is coming, and I'd like to suggest this simple craft idea. A Hanukkah-themed lantern can be made with kids, it doesn't require special skills or materials and lets you recycle things you would otherwise throw away.

How to make a beveled picture frame out of paper

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Long awaited instructions and templates for making a beveled paper frame I've used for my quilling projects " Poppies " and " Dandelions and raspberries ". To additionally illustrate the use of a frame like this, I've created a quilled passionflower, which isn't a thoroughly designed work, so be indulgent, please.